2M series of cartridges feature Ortofon's trademark split pole pins</br>2M series was developed in conjunction with Danish designer M??ller Jensen Design - the same designer who designed the award winning MC Jubilee and very successful Kontrapunkt series</br>Uses an improved engine?? which provides an increased output of 5.5mV</br>Stylus type: Elliptical | Stylus tip radius r/R: 8/18 ?m</br>Professional installation encouraged</br></br>Product Description</br></br>The Absolute Sound Product of the Year Award Winner The Ortofon 2M Red is an evolution and an update of Ortofon' s best-selling OM Series of Moving Magnet cartridges. The 2M body?? generator and stylus profile have all been greatly improved and this great budget cartridge integrates 21st century technology in an affordable package. " 2M Red is the entry level and 2M Black is the flagship. Their performance is a fitting tribute to Ortofon and chief engineer Per Windfield!" - Neil Gader?? The Absolute Sound The 2M series of cartridges feature Ortofon's trademark split pole pins?? an invention which enables moving magnet cartridges to have flat frequency response?? just like a moving coil cartridge. Ortofon invented the Split pole pin technology and were originally offered in the 500 series and Super OM series. The 2M Red uses an improved engine?? which provides